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*Where And When Do You Wanne Hike?* Easy Walk on Stone Mountain Trails / Optional Laser Show afterwards




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stone Mountain Park   Hike: *Where And When Do You Wanne Hike?* Easy Walk on Stone Mountain Trails / Optional Laser Show afterwards  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 5 2012  5:30 pm >> Sat, May 5 2012 8:00 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Apr 27 2012 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, May 5 2012 2:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Lemmy
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Do you want to hike at a particular area in or around Atlanta? On a certain day? Mornings? Afternoons? You got it.

Here is how it works:

* Email your preferred date(s) ... at least two options ... and time(s) to Lemmy.AOC@gmail.com
* Chose a category D1, D2, or D3.
* Name your favorite area / destination (within max 1 hour travel time from Atlanta). If you have no preference, I will choose a destination.

That's all. You will be my "Guest of Honor" on this hike.

Come and join me for a leisurly walk around the base of Stone Mountain. We will be following the Cherokee Trail, also known as the Stone Mountain Loop, for about 5 miles to the lasershow meadow.

We will meet near the start of the walk-up trail behind the large parking lot beside Confederate Hall. The hike will start promptly at 5:30 pm so plan to arrive on time. There is a $10 parking fee to enter the park; however, free public parking is available in Stone Mountain Village and you can always walk over from there for a little extra exercise. See directions below if you prefer to use that option.

Finally, for those who are interested, the "Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision" begins at 8:30 pm and last about 45 minutes.

Required Items to Bring:
Appropriate clothing for weather
Water
Good Hiking Shoes
Smiley Face
Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera (if you like to take pictures)
Snacks
Blanket



How to Get There:
Event Directions:Directions: To the main entrance- From I-285 take U.S. Hwy 78 East (Snellville/Athens) exit. Travel about 7 miles and take Exit 8, the Stone Mountain Park Main Entrance. After entering the main entrance, proceed straight ahead. The road will fork at about 1 mile – stay to the right. Continue to follow the road for another mile. Confederate Hall will be on your left. The parking lot will be immediately after. We’ll meet behind Confederate Hall near the walk up trail.

If you would like to try the free public parking in Stone Mountain Village, from Hwy 78 take exit 5 and merge onto GA 10. Proceed 0.5 miles to the first exit. At the end of the ramp turn left. Drive a mile or so, past a gas station and a funeral parlor (both on your right). When you see City Hall turn left. There is a Marta park and ride on fourth street. From there it is a short walk on East Mountain Street. Enter the park through the gate and you'll be at the parking lot where we'll be meeting. The Marta parking lot is about an 8-minute walk from the park.

Additional directions and maps can be found at:

http://stonemountainpark.com/default.aspx

Notes:
I will email all event participants about the status of the hike in case there is a chance of severe weather.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: If you sign up but cannot attend, please let me know sooner, rather than later, in case we have others on the waiting list.